Columbus, Georgia

AN ORDINANCE



No.



An ordinance providing for the demolition of structures located at 1306

Floyd Road (Barbara Cullinan, owner); 614-7th Street (Clydia Mae Morgan Davis,

owner); 191 Wickham Drive (David L. Huff, owner); 1029-31st Street (William F.

Jenkins & John M. McMillan, owners); 3208 Hamilton Road (Rossie Lavon Prather,

owner); 3002 Delta Street (Robert Palmer, owner); 901 Joy Road, Lot K34

(Christine Roach, owner); 400-29th Avenue, Lot 12 (Spelman-Hung Capital, LLC,

Owner); and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Division in

accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet.



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WHEREAS, Section 8-81 through 8-90 of the Columbus Code specifies the procedure

and requirements for removal of buildings unsafe or unfit for human habitation;



WHEREAS, these provisions and requirements have been and are fully complied

with on the property listed below;



WHEREAS, administrative implementation instructions pertaining to this

Ordinance are on file in the Accounting Division, the Inspections and Code

Division, and the City Manager's Office;



WHEREAS, Bill Reaves of Reaves Wrecking Co., Inc. is the contractor for the

demolition of the structures located at: 1306 Floyd Road (Barbara Cullinan,

owner) in the amount of $2,078.75; 614-7th Street (Clydia Mae Morgan Davis,

owner) in the amount of $12,501.60; 191 Wickham Drive (David L. Huff, owner) in

the amount of $5,039.80; 1029-31st Street (William F. Jenkins & John M.

McMillan, owners) in the amount of $6,345.40; 3208 Hamilton Road (Rossie Lavon

Prather, owner) in the amount of $6,266.20; 3002 Delta Street (Robert Palmer,

owner) in the amount of $4,857.20; 901 Joy Road, Lot K34 (Christine Roach,

owner) in the amount of $2,470.00; 400-29th Avenue, Lot 12 (Spelman-Hung

Capital, LLC, Owner) in the amount of $2,470.00;



WHEREAS, funds are budgeted in the FY04 Budget, Community Development Block

Grant-Neighborhood Redevelopment-Site Improvements.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY ORDAINS:



SECTION 1.



After adoption and approval of this Ordinance and compliance with such required

procedures, including the notices and hearing set forth, the demolition of the

structures listed above, in accordance with Sections 8-81 through 8-90 of the

Columbus Code is hereby authorized.



SECTION 2.



After validation by signature of duly appointed officials, the City's Chief

Accountant shall cause the assessments to be entered in the Demolition Lien

Book located in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court.



SECTION 3.



A copy of this Ordinance shall be mailed to each property owner immediately

after entry with a noted date, page, and line number of the Demolition Lien

Book.





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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held on

the _______ day of ________________, 2003; introduced a second time at a

regular meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of __________________,

2003, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of ________ members

of said Council.











Councilor Allen voting________________.

Councilor Anthony voting______________.

Councilor Davis voting________________.

Councilor Henderson voting____________.

Councilor Hunter voting_______________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_____________.

Councilor Rodgers voting______________.

Councilor Suber voting________________.

Councilor Pugh voting_________________.

Councilor Woodson voting______________.









______________________________ _______________________________

TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF, MAYOR



Agenda Item ________



COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT



COUNCIL MEETING



November 18, 2003



Agenda Report #______________



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Bids for Demolition of Derelict Buildings by City Contract



INITIATED BY: Department of Economic and Community Development



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Recommendation: Approve the cost of the demolition of eight structures, as

priced by Reaves

Wrecking Company, Inc. A Status Report and Chronology is attached for each

structure.



Background: Upon routine investigation, Housing Code Inspectors made

inspections of the properties, took photographs and wrote up the structures

according to the unsafe building ordinance (Section 8-81 - 8-90 of the Columbus

Code of Ordinances). Inspections and Code Enforcement Division notified the

owners of the hearings, held hearings, and then mailed notices to the owners,

giving them 45 days in which to demolish or to repair the structures.



Analysis: No progress has been made on the following: 1306 Floyd Rd,

Cullinan, 614 - 7th St, Davis, 191 Wickham Dr, Huff, 1029 - 31st St, Jenkins,

3208 Hamilton Rd, Prather, 3002 Delta St, Palmer, 901 Joy Rd Lt K34, Roach, 400

29th Ave, Lot 12, Spellman Hung.



Alternatives: The only alternative to the City?s proceeding with the

demolition will be for the owners to complete the demolition of the structures

prior to approval by Council.



Financial Considerations: Demolitions under City contracts are funded by the

Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). The City has signed an

annual contract with Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., to do all of the

demolitions for the City. Upon completion of the demolitions, the City will

pay Reaves with funds from CDBG and will file liens against the properties for

the cost of the demolitions. These liens will have to be repaid to the City

before the owners can sell the properties.



Legal Considerations: All precautions have been taken to assure that the

owners received proper notification of all actions by the City. The annual

contract between Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., and the City outlines the

responsibility of Reaves in performing their work.



Recommendations/Actions: Approve the costs, as priced by Reaves, for the

demolition of the structures and the clearing of the lots of the debris.



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TO COUNCIL - NOVEMBER 18TH & 25TH, 2003

REQUESTED ASBESTOS SURVEY - OCTOBER 17, 2003



INSP. REF # OWNER LOCATION



113 03-0559 CULLINAN, Barbara 1306 Floyd Road

2239 14th Street (House Only

Columbus, GA 31901 9940 $2,078.75



113 03-0560 DAVIS, Clydia Mae Morgan 614 - 7th Street

4224 Bellamy Street (Comm Bldg.)

Columbus, GA 31903 9957 $12,501.60



113 03-0564 HUFF, David L. 191 Wickham Drive

432 S. Seale Road (House Only)

Phenix City, AL 36869 9964 $5,039.80



112 03-0466 JENKINS, William F. & 1029 - 31st Street

McMillan, John M. (House Only)

1029 - 31st Street 9971 $6,345.40

Columbus, GA 31901



113 03-0573 PRATHER, Rossie Lavon 3208 Hamilton Road

3208 Hamilton Road (Comm Bldg.)

Columbus, GA 31904 9995 $6,266.20



113 03-0571 PALMER, Robert 3002 Delta Street

3002 Delta Street (House Only)

Columbus, GA 31906 2659 $4,857.20



112 03-0585 ROACH, Christine 901 Joy Road Lt K34

401 Brennan Rd Lt 4 (Trailer Only)

Columbus, GA 31903 2666 $2,470.00





112 03-0586 SPELLMAN-HUNG CAPITAL 400 - 29th Ave Lot 12

1415 Dartmouth Road (Trailer Only)

Columbus, GA 31904 2680 $2,470.00









STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: CULLINAN, Barbara



ADDRESS: 1306 Floyd Road



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax map 95, Block 1, Lot 1



II: CONDITION AND CURRENT STATUS OF BUILDING



At the time original inspection was made, structure was vandalized

and safe. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



5-20-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the

structure to be vandalized, unsafe and not maintained, made photographs of

the property, and wrote up "Inspector's Condemnation Report."



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" mailed

to owner.



7-29-03 Ran legal ad.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $1,753.75 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $325.00 totaling $2,078.75.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.

CHRONOLOGY

Page 2

November 4, 2003



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.



STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: DAVIS, Clydia Mae Morgan



ADDRESS: 614 - 7th Street



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 19, Block 34, Lot 3



II: CONDITION AND CURRENT STATUS OF BUILDING



At the time original inspection was made, structure was

collapsing. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-13-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the

structure to be collapsing, made photographs of the property, and wrote up

"Inspector's Condemnation Report."



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" mailed

to owner.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made, sprayed red D.



9-12-03 Ran legal ad.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $12,019.60 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $482.00 totaling $12,501.60.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.

CHRONOLOGY

Page 2

November 4, 2003



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.





STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: HUFF, David L.



ADDRESS: 191 Wickham Drive



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 88, Block 43, Lot 1



II: BUILDING CONDITION AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was vandalized

and weathered. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-11-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the

structure to be weathered and vandalized, made photographs of the property,

and wrote up "Inspector's Condemnation Report."



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" mailed

to owner.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made, sprayed red D.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-1703 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

competing the demolition at $4,714.80 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $325.00 totaling $ 5,039.80.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.

STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: JENKINS, William F. & McMillan, John M.



ADDRESS: 1029 - 31st Street



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 14, Block 28, Lot 8



II: CONDITION OF BUILDING AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was

dilapidated. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



5-8-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the structure

to be dilapidated, made photographs of the property, and wrote up

"Inspector's Condemnation Report".



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" delivered

to owner.



9-9-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made, sprayed red D.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for first

reading.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $5,870.40 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $475.00 totaling $6,345.40.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.

STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: ONEY, Aaron A.



ADDRESS: 3913 - 7th Avenue



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 13 , Block 19, Lot 9



II: CONDITION OF BUILDING AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was unfinished

and not maintained. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONLOGY



6-11-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the

structure to be unfinished and not maintained, and made photographs of the

property, and wrote up "Inspector's Condemnation Report".



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" delivered

to owner.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



9-23-03 Bought building permit.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $2,927.10 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $332.00 totaling $3,259.10.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.

CHRONOLOGY

Page 2

November 4, 2003



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.





STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: PRATHER, Rossie Lavon



ADDRESS: 3208 Hamilton Road



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 14, Block 27, Lot 3



II: CONDITION OF BUILDING AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was

deteriorated. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-16-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the

structure to be deteriorated, made photographs of the property, and wrote

up "Inspector's Condemnation Report".



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" delivered

to owner.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made.



10-1-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

first reading.



10-1-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $5,906.20 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $360.00 totaling $6,266.20.



10-23-03 Re-inspections revealed that no progress has been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.



STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: PALMER, Robert



ADDRESS: 3002 Delta Street



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 42, Block 15, Lot 33



II: CONDITION OF BUILDING AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was fire

damaged. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-4-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the structure

to be burned, made photographs of the property, and wrote up "Inspector's

Condemnation Report".



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" hand

delivered to owner.



9-7-03 Ran legal ad.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $4,525.20 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $332.00 totaling $4,857.20.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.

CHRONOLOGY

Page 2

November 4, 2003



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.





STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: REDDING , Floyd



ADDRESS: 901 Joy Road Lots K12, K15, K 28, K 29, K42 & K43



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 64, Block 15, Lot 1



II: BUILDING CONDTION AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structures were vandalized

and unsecured. Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-9-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the properties, and found the

structures to be vandalized and unsecured, made photographs of the

properties, and wrote up "Inspector's Condemnation Report."



7-9-03 Notices of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" delivered

to owner.



9-11-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made, sprayed red D.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $ and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $ totaling $



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.

STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE



OWNER: ROACH, Christine



ADDRESS: 901 Joy Road, Lot K34



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 64, Block 14, Lot 14A



II: BUILDING CONDITION AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was neglected.

Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-9-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the structure

to be neglected, made photographs of the property, and wrote up "Inspector's

Condemnation Report".



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" delivered

to owner.



9-9-03 Inspections revealed that no progress has been made, sprayed red D.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $2,145.00 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $325.00 totaling $2,470.00.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising demolition costs and Council dates.



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.





STATUS & CHRONOLOGY OF PROPERTY UNDER DEMOLITION NOTICE





OWNER: SPELMAN-HUNG CAPITAL, LLC



ADDRESS: 400 - 29th Avenue, Lot 12



DATE: November 4, 2003



I: LOCATION: Tax Map 48, Block 17, Lot 2



II: BUILDING CONDITION AND CURRENT STATUS:



At the time original inspection was made, structure was vandalized.

Owner has done nothing either to repair or demolish.



III: CHRONOLOGY



6-4-03 Housing Code Inspector inspected the property, and found the structure

to be vandalized and neglected, made photographs of the property, and wrote

up "Inspector's Condemnation Report".



7-9-03 Notice of hearing to be held mailed to owner of record.



7-23-03 Hearing held. Forty-five day "Notice to Repair or Demolish" delivered

to owner.



9-17-03 Letter mailed to owner that we were requesting asbestos survey, after

which we would get price from Reaves Wrecking, and send to Council for

approval of demolition.



9-17-03 Requested asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-17-03 Received asbestos survey from GLE Associates.



10-23-03 Scott Cawley, Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., priced the cost of

completing the demolition at $2,145.00 and GLE Associates priced the cost of

asbestos survey at $325.00 totaling $2,470.00.



10-23-03 Re-inspections and new photographs revealed that no progress has

been made.



10-24-03 Letter mailed to owner advising cost of demolition and Council dates.



11-18-03 Ordinance providing for demolition goes to Council for first reading.